Abstract: The present invention relates to a post (12) made of a first material (2) comprising an element (13) made of a second material that is softer than the first material. The element is partially embedded in the first material and has a front surface (6) that forms part of the surface of the post. The element comprises in a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the post a front portion (8?) including the front surface and a rear portion (9?). The element is designed so that a waist (w1, w2) is formed between the front and rear portions. The front portion is tapering towards the waist and at least a part of the rear portion has a width larger than the width of the waist.

Abstract: A fence system, and method for making same, includes at least one support member, and at least one infill material having an edge. At least one union strip is coupled to the at least one support member, the at least one union strip including at least one channel configured for receiving the edge of the at least one infill material. In one embodiment of the invention, the at least one channel is U-shaped, and the edge is configured in a U-shape for matingly engaging the at least one U-shaped channel.

Abstract: A removable barricade or barrier which has one or more horizontally tensioned straps and one or more vertically extending elevation support elements associated therewith. The barricade or barrier may be erected and dismantled as desired.

Abstract: A retainer bracket for mounting on a fence post and for tensioning and support of a strip of fencing material includes a plate which is attached to the fence post, first and second support arms projecting outwardly from the plate and a rotatable bolt having a slot therethrough for receipt of the fencing material mounted. The support arms include a cam which cooperates with the head of the bolt to hold the bolt in position after it has been rotated to tension the fencing material.

Abstract: A strand holding fence post attachment assembly having a main strand support and connector member mountable on a fence post member and operable with a strand restraining member, The main strand support and connector member includes a central body member integral with outer connector flange sections. The central body member is provided with strand receiving openings and cooperating lock pin receiving projections. The strand receiving openings are provided with outer tab sections to contact barbed wire strands and prevent the same from snagging with barb members thereon. The cooperating lock pin receiving projections are provided with openings therein to releasably receive the strand restraining member therein to keep the barbed wire strands from moving outwardly from respective ones of the strand receiving openings.

Abstract: A connector system for attaching one or more flexible fencing webs or rails to fence posts is provided. For each post, at least one elongated, flexible strand, preferably a plastic coated wire, is attached to the post in overlying relationship to the web or rail. The free ends of the strand are firmly fixed to the post by at least a pair of fasteners firmly driven into the post, straddling the strand. Additional fasteners are driven into the post, straddling the strand, at least adjacent upper and lower edges of the web or rail. These fasteners may be driven into the post to a lesser extent, so that the web or rail is constrained against substantially vertical movement, but free to move axially in the direction of its elongation. In one embodiment, the flexible strand comprises a single, plastic coated wire. In another embodiment, the strand comprises a pair of high tensile strength wires ensheathed in a single plastic strip.

Abstract: A fencing material composed of plastic-ensheathed metal wires and cooperating bracket elements; the fence material has a cross-sectional design including raised bead positions spaced apart by flat web sections; when the fence material is extruded, the bead or rib portions each ensheath a high tensile wire with the surface of the wire being roughened to enhance adhesion with the plastic; the fence material is mounted between fence posts by means of specially designed brackets that enclose the width of the fence material with the interior of the brackets having raised portions to conform to the cross sectional variations in dimensions of the fence material whereby slippage of the fence material whereby slippage of the fence material is prevented while spanning of substantially greater distances between posts and over varying terrain contours is made possible; the brackets have interlocking portions to prevent loss of complimentary bracket pieces in the event the bracket is loosened from a fence post during use.

Abstract: The fastener of the invention as described in the specification includes a first or inner sleeve of plastic material including a bore corresponding to the outer diameter of the elongate member. The body of the inner sleeve is relatively thin and includes a taper throughout its length. An outer sleeve is provided and includes an inner bore of a complimentary taper to the outer surface of the inner sleeve. The outer sleeve is positioned over and moved in a direction opposite to the apices of the tapered surfaces of the inner and outer sleeves so that the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve are respectively wedged into frictional engagement and location on the elongate member and the inner sleeve. In preferred embodiments, a variety of integrally formed engaging members may be provided on the outer sleeve member to provide for fence wire connection, foot pegs (for fencing purposes) or shelving brackets.

Abstract: A composite member for use as a substitute for a wooden rail in fencing, especially in agricultural and farming, where livestock need to be confined, which reduces the danger of damage to the livestock, but provides for safety and security.The proposed composite member comprises a plurality of wire members, 1A and 1B, possibly of stranded wire, coated and spaced apart by a synthetic resin material 2 forming a web, which preferably has one or more longitudinal ribs 2A to facilitate coiling for storage or transit, enhance appearance, and provide for color coding.

Abstract: A fence composed of plastic-ensheathed metal wires affixed to posts or poles with clamps. The fence has excellent durability for relatively low cost, and will not harm valuable livestock. The simplicity of securing the fencing material to its supports permits rapid one-person installation. The fence is also aesthetically appealing.

Abstract: A fence stay for use in fixedly spacing strands of wire fencing between posts including smooth, barbed and woven wire strands strung between the posts. The stay includes an elongated strip of rigid sheet material arcuately or angularly contoured about a longitudinal axis thereof, a series of transversely arranged slots spaced along the length of the axis of the sheet material for receiving separate strands of the fencing wire, and a locking wire adapted to be slid in parallel to the axis between and into an interior surface of the strip and the strands of wire passing through the series of slots. The locking wire has a hook on the upper end and after installation, the lower end is crimped upwardly around the bottom edge of the strip. The sheet material forming the strip includes rolled edges for adding rigidity to the fence stay.

Abstract: A structure for affixing metallic wire to support posts is provided wherein between each post and each wire there is inserted a piece of non-oxidizable material which is not electrically conductive and which physically separates the wires from the posts with the further provisions that each said post is provided with an opening, said piece of non-oxidizable material is provided with a complemental opening, and said post and piece are tied together with a flexible fixation tying member which passes through said complemental openings and around said metallic wire so as to hold the latter in place against said piece of non-oxidizable material and out of direct contact with said post.

Abstract: A device for attachment to a tubular fence post so as to fasten horizontal fence rails or a fence panel to the fence post. Two of these devices may be fastened to a common corner fence post so as to each fasten a set of rails or panels to the common fence post at any desired angle as seen from above. The device is in the form of a channel bent at its upper end to a clip that fits over the top and into the interior of a vertical tubular fence post. Holes in the channel accommodate wire ties to fasten the channel about the fence post. Open clips are externally welded at spaced intervals to the channel and are of a size to accommodate the bent ends of horizontal fence rails which are detachably mounted to the channel clips.

Abstract: A central bar extends along the center of a cement post from the bottom of the post to a point spaced above the top thereof and has a diametric bore formed therethrough in the area of the top end. A support member extends from the post perpendicularly to a length-extending surface thereof and has a free end spaced from the surface and a slot formed therethrough in the area of the free end. An elongated flat fence bar is bent at right angles to itself in the area of a first end thereof to form a top part covering the top of the post. The top part has a hole formed therethrough for accommodating the top end of the central bar. A tongue projecting from the second opposite end of the fence bar fits into the slot through the support member when the fence bar is mounted on the post with the central bar extending through the hole through the top part thereof. The fence bar has a plurality of pairs of bores formed therethrough at equally spaced distances along the length thereof.

Abstract: A system for temporary or permanent fence construction and repair is disclosed having a plurality of modular building components for constructing rail fences, for repairing existing fences, for placing signs and protective guards on existing fences, for constructing cattle guards and for other similar uses. The disclosed fencing stay system is an improvement in the art in that a universal modular system is proposed that is adoptable to a plurality of uses. The disclosed fencing stay system comprises a variety of anchors each commonly being capable of engaging a variety of longitudinal stays. The anchors are designed to affix to a plurality of barrier surfaces and the stays are designed to provide support for the system. The mating surfaces between any of the stays and any of the anchors is identical.

Abstract: A fence composed of plastic-ensheathed metal wires affixed to posts or poles with clamps. The fence has excellent durability for relatively low cost, and will not harm valuable livestock. The simplicity of securing the fencing material to its supports permits rapid one-person installation. The fence is also aesthetically appealing..[.COMPOSITE METAL AND PLASTIC FENCE.].